
Melissa Chávez, LCPC
Founder & Clinical Director | ADHD, Women’s Mental Health & Life Transitions Therapist
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Me encantan los buenos documentales sobre crímenes reales (especialmente los que tienen un giro inesperado).
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Soy más feliz cuando estoy acurrucado en casa con mis perros, mi gato y mis peces.
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Creo que el descanso es revolucionario, la risa es curativa y los documentales están subestimados.
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Soy un gran fanática de las mañanas lentas, las cobijas suaves y las conversaciones profundas que conducen a algún lugar inesperado.
Algunas cosas que me hacen ser yo:
Algunas cosas que me hacen ser yo:
My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up honestly — without feeling judged or pressured to have everything figured out.
At the same time, I tend to be supportive but straightforward in how I challenge clients. Many people appreciate having a therapist who is compassionate and validating while also willing to ask the deeper questions that help things actually shift.
In our work together, we’ll look at the patterns behind anxiety, ADHD, overwhelm, or burnout and begin identifying practical ways to move forward. I often use solution-focused strategies, helping you build on your strengths and create small, meaningful changes that start improving things in real life.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and integrative mental health approaches, while also bringing in humor when it feels appropriate. Healing can be serious work — but it doesn’t always have to feel heavy.
I often work with clients on building realistic routines that support their mental health — not ones that look perfect on paper but fall apart in real life.
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In addition to my clinical work, I manage an internationally recognized IPS (Individual Placement and Support) employment program supporting individuals living with serious mental illness in pursuing meaningful work and independence. I also serve as Co-Chair for Region 1 (Chicago–Northwest) of the Cook County Behavioral Health Workforce Collaborative and sit on the Behavioral Health Workforce Center advisory board, where I advocate for improved access to mental health care, culturally responsive services, and stronger support for the behavioral health workforce — particularly in underserved communities.

Algunas cosas que me hacen ser yo:
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Me encantan los buenos documentales sobre crímenes reales (especialmente los que tienen un giro inesperado).
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Soy más feliz cuando estoy acurrucado en casa con mis perros, mi gato y mis peces.
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Creo que el descanso es revolucionario, la risa es curativa y los documentales están subestimados.
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Soy un gran fanática de las mañanas lentas, las cobijas suaves y las conversaciones profundas que conducen a algún lugar inesperado.
"YOU CAN NEVER BE OVERDRESSED OR OVEREDUCATED"
OSCAR WILDE
